Romans 9:16
New International Version
16 It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.(A)
Romans 9:16
Amplified Bible
16 So then God’s choice is not dependent on human will, nor on human effort [the totality of human striving], but on God who shows mercy [to whomever He chooses—it is His sovereign gift].
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Romans 9:16
New Living Translation
16 So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it nor work for it.
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Romans 9:16-18
The Message
14-18 Is that grounds for complaining that God is unfair? Not so fast, please. God told Moses, “I’m in charge of mercy. I’m in charge of compassion.” Compassion doesn’t originate in our bleeding hearts or moral sweat, but in God’s mercy. The same point was made when God said to Pharaoh, “I picked you as a bit player in this drama of my salvation power.” All we’re saying is that God has the first word, initiating the action in which we play our part for better or worse.
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